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Offensive behavior in Holdrege: Bison triumph 42-7
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/22)
HOLDREGE, Neb. — Maybe the Friday night lights really did bother a McCook Bison for about one second Friday night. “Adam (Dugger) was throwing the ball real nice, but one did get stuck in the lights and I lost it a little bit,” senior Lucas Gomez-Wilson admitted...
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Illinois man sentenced for meth on Amtrak
(State News ~ 09/20/22)
OMAHA, Neb. — An Illinois man was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison after more than 11 pounds of methamphetamine was discovered in his suitcase on Amtrak. Acting U.S. Attorney Steven Russell announced that Shawron Thomas, 47, of Calumet City, Illinois, was sentenced Friday for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. ...
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It's about community
(Column ~ 09/20/22)
Grannie Annie and I traveled to Curtis to attend their annual Harvest Festival. Curtis is a bit close to our hearts because that is where Ann and Dick first met at a 4-H Camp 70+ years ago. Then too Ann’s mom was a long-time “Boys Dorm Mother” at the Ag School there and loved the life...
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Trash hike driven by fuel costs
(Local News ~ 09/20/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — Residential customers will pay $1.75 per month more in trash collection fees, following the McCook City Council’s approval Monday night of increased rates. The increase also affects commercial customers, with the council approving a $10 increase per month. ...
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Two businesses sell alcohol to minors
(Local News ~ 09/20/22)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — During the evening hours of Thursday, Sept. 15, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted alcohol inspections in Red Willow County. This project was supported in whole or part by grant #93.959 under the SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Region II Human Services, and the Nebraska DHHS Division of Behavioral Health...
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City budget approved, alley lights questioned
(Local News ~ 09/20/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — The City of McCook budget for 2022-23 was approved on its third and final reading by the McCook City Council Monday night, the only discussion on it centering around alley lights. Councilman Jerry Calvin said his alley was extremely dark and asked why lights are provided in other alleys but not his. ...
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Les Houser
(Obituary ~ 09/20/22)
Les Houser Jan. 20, 1940 - Sept. 15, 2022 WAUNETA, Neb. — Leslie Dwane Houser was born Jan. 20, 1940, at Imperial, Neb., to Willa Rhea (Norman) and Kenneth Houser. Les lived south of Venango, Neb., and attended school there through the sixth grade. The family then moved to the Norman farm at Lamar, Neb. Les then attended school at Lamar through the eighth grade. He then attended Chase County High School, graduating in 1958...
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Jeanene Helen (Shephard) Maloof
(Obituary ~ 09/20/22)
Jeanene Helen (Shephard) Maloof PALISADE, Neb.— Jeanene Helen (Shephard) Maloof, 75, of Palisade, died Friday (Sept. 16, 2022), in Palisade. Memorial services were today, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at the Southwest Nebraska Holiness Church in Wauneta, Neb., with the Rev. Lloyd Bley...
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Schilz anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 09/20/22)
50th anniversary The family of Pam and Joe Schilz of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Their family includes Jeromy Schilz, Josh and Dee Schilz, Zachary and Kaylee Schilz, all of McCook and Bob and Suree Schilz of Milford, Neb.; and five grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 71873 Road 387, McCook, NE 69001...
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Amtrak delayed after train strikes vehicle parked on tracks
(Local News ~ 09/20/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — Amtrak and local officials are investigating how a vehicle got on the tracks — not at a crossing — east of McCook this morning. According to an Amtrak spokesman in Chicago, Amtrak Train 5 was traveling from Chicago to the San Francisco Bay at approximately 3:57 a.m. CDT when it came into contact with a vehicle on the tracks (not at a crossing) east of McCook...
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Trojan 'D' stuffs Eagles; Falcons and Buffs both score wins
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/22)
CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Cambridge allowed an amazing -3 rush yards while churning for 302 during a 56-20 victory over Southern Valley Friday evening. The Trojans (2-2 record) unleashed senior Johan Grindle, who scored four touchdowns while gaining 384 yards: 137 rushing, 84 receiving, 80 on two pass interceptions, 35 with punt returns and another 20 on kickoffs...
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Wolves roar past Raiders, Tigers remain unbeaten
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/22)
MAYWOOD, Neb. — The phrase “feed me!” could be used for several Maywood-Hayes Center Wolves during their 77-40 win over neighbor Medicine Valley Friday. M-HC (3-1 record) featured eight backs devouring more than 14 yards per carry en route to 450 total...
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Roughrider leaders from reaching Bison Invite final
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — A complete rundown of Southwest leaders from the Roughriders’ second-place Bison Invitational finish on Saturday. SW def Alliance 23-25 25-10 25-10 Bryn Lampe 28 Assists, 7 digs, 3 blocks, 1 ace serve Caylin Barnett 11 kills, 3 digs, 1 block...
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Finally! Cambridge girls capture Bison volleyball title
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — Cambridge’s clean sweep through the Bison Invitational was well worth any wait for Trojan volleyball fans on Saturday. The Trojans improved to 13-1 with two-set wins over Decatur Community (Kan.), Chase County and a terrific 10-2 Southwest team in their championship match...
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Pink postcard hearing
(Local News ~ 09/20/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — Business manager Jeff Gross, above right, addresses about a dozen citizens who turned out Monday night for a public hearing triggered by McCook Public Schools’ tax request for a 3.79% increase, above the 2% allowed by the new Property Tax Request Act...
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Bison play trio of tough three-setters at home invite
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/22)
MCCOOK, Neb. — Coach Trevor Hoins offered these comments about McCook’s top four finish in the Bison Invitational on Saturday. The Bison defeated Valentine for their second win this season before playing three-set matches with strong Southwest and Chase County teams. Scors appear at right...
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Complete results for all teams at Bison Invitational
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/22)
First Round McCook over Valentine, 2-1 Southwest over Alliance, 2-1 Cambridge over Decatur Community (Kan.), 2-0 Chase County over Gering 2-1 Championship semifinals Southwest over McCook, 2-1 Cambridge over Chase County, 2-0 Consolation semifinals Alliance over Valentine, 2-1...
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Bison softball team tops Dukes to finish tourney
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/22)
HASTINGS, Neb. — McCook High’s softball team finished the Hastings Invite on Saturday with a strong 9-6 victory over York Dukes. McCook (7-12 record) shook off two earlier defeats by smacking 10 hits including two each from sophomores Lacyn Keller (two runs, RBI), Malia Hilker (run, RBI)) and Paige Bortner (hit, two runs, two RBIS)...
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Heritage Days 5K event set for October 8
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/22)
eritage Days is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to lace up your shoes and get ready for the Heritage Days 5k & Kids Fun Run! This year’s event will be held on October 8 at Norris Park in McCook at 1 p.m. Heritage Days is a great opportunity to come out and support your community while getting some exercise...
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Woman killed when truck struck by train
(Local News ~ 09/20/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — A woman driving a U-Haul truck was killed in the accident involving an Amtrak train early Tuesday morning. Courtney D. Steer, 27, McCook, was declared dead at the scene. According to a release from the McCook Police Department, the McCook Fire Department and Police Department responded to an access road between the railroad tracks and East A near East 11th after the accident was reported at about 4:01 a.m...
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Area GOP plans events in McCook, North Platte
(Local News ~ 09/20/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — Southwest Nebraska Republicans are planning events leading up to the fall election. The Red Willow and Frontier County GOP plan an event Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Bedore Barn, three miles north of McCook with a meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. followed by a business meeting at 7 p.m...
- Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Budke (Obituary ~ 09/20/22)
- Laura Jean Clark (Obituary ~ 09/20/22)
- Richard G. Junker (Obituary ~ 09/20/22)
- Earl Raymond “Ray” Miller (Obituary ~ 09/20/22)
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